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noun
- 1. a visually striking performance or display: "the acrobatic feats make a good spectacle" Similar
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SPECTACLE definition: 1. an unusual or unexpected event or situation that attracts attention, interest, or disapproval…. Learn more.
: something exhibited to view as unusual, notable, or entertaining. especially : an eye-catching or dramatic public display. b. : an object of curiosity or contempt. made a spectacle of herself. 2. spectacles ˈspek-ti-kəlz. also -ˌti-kəlz. plural : a device used to correct defects of vision : glasses. 3.
an unusual or unexpected event or situation that attracts attention: an amazing / terrible spectacle. The trial became a public spectacle. She made a spectacle of herself (= behaved in a way that attracted attention and made her look ridiculous).
A spectacle is something you can't believe you are seeing. Get on top of your desk at work in your underpants while playing the kazoo and you're making a spectacle of yourself.
1. a public display or performance, esp a showy or ceremonial one. 2. a thing or person seen, esp an unusual or ridiculous one: he makes a spectacle of himself. 3. a strange or interesting object or phenomenon. 4. ( modifier) of or relating to spectacles: a spectacle case.
Spectacle definition: anything presented to the sight or view, especially something of a striking or impressive kind. See examples of SPECTACLE used in a sentence.
[formal] He looked at me over the tops of his spectacles. ...thick spectacle frames. 2. countable noun. A spectacle is a strange or interesting sight. It was a spectacle not to be missed. 3. variable noun. A spectacle is a grand and impressive event or performance. 94,000 people turned up for the spectacle.
Definition of spectacle noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
anything presented to the sight or view, esp. something of a striking or impressive kind: The stars make a fine spectacle tonight. a public show or display, esp. on a large scale: The coronation was a lavish spectacle. spectacles. eyeglasses, esp. with pieces passing over or around the ears for holding them in place. Often, spectacles.
Spectacle definition: Something that can be seen or viewed, especially something of a remarkable or impressive nature.
